There is a promotion right now call Nimiq 2 free upgrade, where existing client could get the "upgrade kit" required for HD, an the HD receiver free of charge if they suscribe to programming requiring the "upgrade kit" for a period of 6 mnth. It could be any etnic channel, AOV movies, HD, or even Salt & Light religious channel.

9200 are on special this week at 399$ at Best Buy...

If you decide to take the rental route they would ask you to buy a rental certificate that cost 100$ on a credit card. That charge will be credited on the bill following the activation. This will add a 20$/month on your bill and you would have to sign a 1 year contract. You will also be entitled to have the HD channels free of charge for 6 months. HD channels are 10$/month

In both cases if you currently do not have HD channels you will get the install free of charge.

The agent will most probably advise you to update your programming package to make sure you will receive all the HD stations, but you could also keep the old package you had, and just add the rental cost, and 9.95$ for the HD. If you choose to keep the old package you won't get A&E, Rush, Treasure and Equator... It is very possible that you run into a big argument with the agent if it's the option you got for since, at one point agents were told that they had to migrate the client to the new platform if they make any changes to their programming. In that case you could either hang up, and get another agent when you call back, or ask for the supervisor.

If you cancel there is a 30 days policy and you won't be considered a new client until 6 months later.

If you call and threath to cancel they might offer you a good deal like 12 months of free rental for the 9200. It's worth a try!

In both cases if you currently do not have HD channels you will get the install free of charge.

The actual qualification for a "free" Upgrade is if the customer has NO programing from the second bird, not just HD. So if a Customer gets ANYTHING on the second bird, they have to PAY for the installation of an HD receiver.

Considering the amount you spend with them per month, if you theaten to cancel, they will transfer you to the retention department and I will wager they will at least offer you a 9200 with free rental for a year (especially now that it is being upgraded) and maybe 6 months of free HD programming (I was a 7 year customer and was offered more).

try to call a competitor to see what they will offer you to switch (Videotron offered me a lot and I took it) then at least you have some data to threaten BEV with so they know you are not making everything up.

Thank You for paying for it in Full, I however do have that pleasure, I must admit to getting a discount, I do, on the other hand own way too many Express Vu receivers, that have cost me a small fortune over the years......lol

Sorry but my heart does not bleed for BEV (obviously because I left....).

In BEV's case the min sub went up 400% + in 7 years. Customer support was greatly decreased in time available and attitude (again why I left....and yes personal opinion)

Even though they are practically a crown corporation they outsourced the IT to India instead of investing in the Maritimes that already have the infrasturcture but greatly lack employment. Cheaper I know, but at the same time why should we not be getting the savings?

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